Top 5 ABBA Bass Lines | Julia Hofer | Rutger Gunnarsson, Mike Watson | Thomann

[@aopoczko]

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and Voulez-Vous are completely off the charts, but never seen them included in any "hard bass lines" ever. Amazing!

[@ziblot1235]

I never realized Abba had such Monster bass parts. Theey really had strong bass parts that were the foundation of the melodys

[@austinshoupe3003]

The best melodies often have a counter melody in the bass. The common practice period composers had that figured out.

[@purolanpastori]

thats why they are so good in the club!

[@HouseholdDog]

Also found that a lot of Cyndi Lauper songs have some cool lines two. Mind you I recently got into bass playing. So I hear the bass everywhere.

[@theothertonydutch]

Next level stuff. I've started listening to Chai because of the bass riffs. Yuuki is a bass-ace.

[@sadsismint]

for real, after i saw this video it gave me a whoooole new appreciation for the band!

[@Hunter-vl6ft]

Who else wants to see her cover ALL of ABBAs songs! Julia does a fantastic job!

[@user-bq9oz4mm5v]

Most people wouldn't know Rutger gunnarsson but he made ABBA songs tick he was actually one of the great bass players thanks Julia

[@64offsuiter]

When you bring bass to the front, it shows how much it drives songs and how unnoticed it goes. Thinking of getting a bass for the first time at age 42.

[@tompoynton]

I’m a year older and recently did the same

[@stnwrd]

Go for it Adrian. As a "regular" guitar player I played bass guitar in a band and it was really fun. You will have a great time. Start inexpensive with a bundle package from Sweetwater or even Amazon. Dean makes a great setup for beginners .

[@moefugger]

I always wanted a bass , and i was 45 when i got my first one. Go get one Adrian , you only live once !

[@kenhoughton2594]

Do it! I picked up bass at 45 and it was one of the best things I ever did (I am 58 now).

[@hansgeorgkerschbaumer3641]

Probably Mark King from Level 42 would be a perfect match, try out "43" from Level 42, there are great Slap Bass Introductions.

[@curtismapman]

I've never seen anyone cover these complex bass lines with such feel and accuracy. Rutger would give you a big hug if he were here. I am in awe...

[@DudemanSwede]

Ahhh, seldom that I hear bass players that can imitate Rutger's sound. LOVELY! Respect from a ABBA-loving Swede

[@WildSide_Est2024]

Voulez Vouz has an absolute monster of a bassline

[@essaifaune2]

a sort of remake of Gimme Gimme Gimme, but faster

[@fredhuybens2783]

Finally the instrumentalists in ABBA get the the recognition they deserve thanks to video's like this. ABBA songs are such a perfect machinery. Everythings falls into place.

[@joakim1600]

Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the most underrated bassplayers ever!

[@RayEttler]

yes so true! underrated bass player sells millions of albums

[@patricksmith4424]

One of the forgotten facts about Abba is that they were a 7 piece band. Just watch a KZbin gig of theirs in Japan, it was the 5 guys and the 2 girls but they were very much a band. Rutger put so much into their fantastic sound. He was a trained musician, so would have kept them on track. George Martin played a similar role with the beatles. I have heard the individual members of ABBA play huge tribute to the backroom boys, but for image and commercial reasons they probably could not have been included in the band.

[@toby9999]

@@RayEttler How many albums did Rutger Gunnarsson sell? Your comment was kind of silly.

[@theglowcloud2215]

@@toby9999 He played bass in one of the most successful bands, ever. Obviously he contributed to their success.

[@stephenrenshall8408]

@@toby9999 Nowhere near as silly as yours Toby. You obviously know nothing about how a song is produced. None of the Motown artists would have a record without James Jamerson playing bass on their records. You obviously listen with your eyes.

[@excaliburhead]

That intro to Gimme Gimme is just so inventive. Hats off to Rutger Gunnarsson. Wow.

[@unclenuckle]

Hi, my name is Arnold Paseiro and I just came across your post. I live in Miami and was part of a group named Foxy. We also did studio sessions for an array of artists that lived here or were in town to record. Abba came to town and we were called on to do the session for Voulez-Vous. I played bass on the track and Joe Galdo played drums, Ish Ledesma on guitar. We were a recording group during that time so we were used to playing together. Abba came in with the structure of the song and we put in our parts on the fly. It didn’t take long to establish a groove and we recorded it fairly quickly. Enjoyed your page.✌🏼

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Rutgar Gunnarsun was one of the best bass players ever. He and John Deacon of Queen are two of the greatest understated bassmen in the history of the instrument!

[@DrRock2009]

Mamma Mia and SOS are my favourites 👍

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

@@DrRock2009 I like them all. The Voulez Vous to The Visitors era being the best!

[@DrRock2009]

@@KRAZEEIZATION and I prefer Ring Ring to Arrival 🤷‍♂️

[@nillejoslin]

@@DrRock2009 Mike Watson played bass on both of them.

[@dragonmac1234]

I would add Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath to that list.

[@karmicselling4252]

Julia your playing is sensational. Rutger was one of the greatest Bass players in the history of music. Bjorn and Benny knew exactly what they were doing having Rutger on ABBAs recordings. Rutger literally makes the Bass sing - like an extra vocalist! Much love from the Land Down Under, a country somewhat familiar to the great ABBA.

[@user-ug8oz1wu9h]

Спасибо🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕 Привет из Улан-Удэ, Сибири🙏💕

[@Bitsforboats]

Wonderful! Another bass player that understands that bass underpins the GROOVE of a song, NOT the sound. Absolutely fantastic tone!

[@petersack5074]

As an old hippie, from 70;s era ;; '' Groovy, man ! ""

[@guanoApe]

Its the era that bass is the sound of the song. Its all they got. The era and sound that puts the bass on the map. Besides the 90s

[@youtubeequalbuttoutput]

the groove is still a part of the sound

[@nentihaiudittu]

I love how bass guitar is the perfect bridge between drums and guitar, sometimes more melodic and at times completely driving the rhythm.

[@winstongotsole]

Well said!

[@TenorReacts]

I absolutely love Gimme’s bass. Can’t explain it but sends me to “that place!”

[@saabnico]

It feels like maiden somehow.

[@Kylora2112]

@@saabnico Power metal is just heavy disco.

[@nicholasforbes1206]

@@Kylora2112 😂 Genius

[@AshleyPomeroy]

I've always liked the way the chords change in a slightly unexpected place during the orchestral bit.

[@xyildiz]

Julia's bass face always melts me 💛

[@scottthompson3493]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@mployee]

@@scottthompson3493 So was I. 🥸

[@eDWICHt]

Gosh Julia, you've done these bass lines more than justice. Phenomenal playing!

[@NESherv]

Other ABBA songs that have amazing bass lines: “The Winner Takes It All”, “One of Us”, and “Lay All Your Love on Me”.

[@DarkHound9999]

Listen to bass in "When I kissed the teacher" 👌👌👌

[@southsideman4891]

The 70's seemed to really understand what a good bass track meant and showcased bass players. MAN I GET INFURIATED SEEING WHAT HAS BECOME OF MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cenergen]

Please listen to "if it wasnt for the nights". =)

[@jojop4746]

Andante Andante for me has most lovely base

[@sina-drums]

I love this!!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thank you Sina! :-) // Cheers, Julia

[@musicman5532]

Hey Sina.. Hows it going? What do you think of young Beckett ( colt clark and the quarantine kids) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIDVdmWQmtykd6c Nice of Ludwig to send him a new drum kit for Xmas.

[@nicholasforbes1206]

Sina and Julia collab!!! Pleeeaase!!

[@angrylamo]

Rythm section gang

[@thebarf9235]

How about an ABBA cover, Sina???!

[@sam04019491]

The bass is the best part of any song. It’s the driving force that gives the song its primordial life force. It is the structural skeleton that the rest of song is built around.

[@Ytterdahls]

It depends on what kind of music it is of course. Prince had several hits with no bassline. Kiss and When Doves Cry are both examples of songs with absolutely no bass guitar. It is to be said though, that he always wrote songs with bass guitar. He just removed it afterwards if he thought it sounded better without it. That's the nice thing about multitrack recording. Involving a bass in the song writing process, makes the musicians play differently. So the bass had a role in how they were composed, even though it was removed afterwards. Leading your statement to be true, even in the examples I provided. They were a driving force for how it was composed, but removed later.

[@sam04019491]

@@Ytterdahls Excellent insight and analysis. I deleted my previous reply, as it was obnoxious (I must have been drunk or something). Your thoughts on the bass driving the song, by influencing the other band members, yet ultimately not necessarily being required is quite unique, as was Prince. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@malepartd]

I can only say one thing Julia. Wow. As an old new bassist (I'll turn 60 and I've been playing bass for 3 or 4 years), you're really a great source of inspiration. Wish I had 1/4 of your talent. Thanks!

[@JustAWriter12]

best part of this comment is "I'll turn 60 and I've been playing bass for 3 or 4 years". this is really inspiring for me. thanks man

[@yvonnemartin8134]

I’m an old bassist too! Been learning for a year or so (I’m 51). It took me a lot of years to find my instrument, bass is the best! I hope to be able to play bass lines like this one day.

[@JustAWriter12]

@@yvonnemartin8134 I'm 40 and just started to get addicted to bass. Will buy soon and hopefully, I could learn even the basics 🤘

[@tommareda4635]

Dancing queen's bassilne is the definition of groove and feel.

[@svengarber7962]

ABBA sound so easy and is so complex and difficult to play. Thank you for the music, Julia!

[@phipschi4255]

mammia mia is the only song i can play, the rest its just way to funky xd

[@mikosoft]

I never considered ABBA songs to be very difficult until we decided to cover Mamma Mia and Gimme with our band. Suddenly we had to pick out all the little details and complexities and actually play them. Turned out it wasn't so easy after all but we had a blast and Mamma Mia is still a favourite of both us and every dancefloor we played it for.

[@matt8863]

Wow..This gives me the chills...45 yrs later and I've never grasped, or was truly even conscious of, the genius bass lines driving their music. Thank you, Julia, for using your wonderful talent to bring this to us.

[@tullfan2560]

I agree - they're so perfect, you don't notice how good they are buried in amongst all the other great instruments.

[@halfnowhalflater3131]

I'm 68 and a non-musician music lover. Today I have just learned what bass line is. I have improved my knowledge base because of you. My knowledge baseline has now shifted up. Thank you for your video!😘

[@toby9999]

I'm also a non-musician and an ABBA fan. It continues to blow my mind how people can play these instruments. It's completely beyond me. I tried to learn way back when I was young but it was completely hopeless :)

[@andrasszabo1570]

@@toby9999 No one is hopeless. That's just the starting point for most of us. I was one for a year, too. Until I broke through and got the feel of the instrument. It's only a matter of practice!

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

You killed it on Waterloo! What a kickass bass line that song has! Thanks for sharing your information and TALENT!

[@Collwila]

At last, somebody super appreciates the true genius of the ABBA bass players. Thankyou

[@Mike990920]

While I am a lifelong fan of ABBA music, I’ve never really paid particular attention to the bass lines. I am impressed as hell at your ability to replicate the bass work

[@brotherdave]

That Voulez-Vous bassline gave me chills. Wow.

[@saxyjones]

What a great musician this young Lady is. Spot on.

[@mikeg9b]

I really like the Dancing Queen bass line. The expectation is for the bass to play the root of the chord, so the non-root notes are the ones that make the line interesting and surprising.

[@GVike]

... and then there's "Knowing Me Knowing You" where Rutger really leaves root notes behind, particularly in the verses.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Your smirks, smiles, grins perfectly illustrate what you are feeling as you play. Your playing just puts a smile on my face and that's very important these days. Thanks for the video.

[@prinzausmimunda]

could have been my words as well 🤣

[@nillejoslin]

It's called ABBA joy! :-)

[@danirebollo]

This is how a genuine bass face should be

[@nuggers23]

Same here ❤️

[@dominikkarkowski]

I’m your 99th like

[@vidyasagarhariharan5774]

Gimme Gimme is such an amazing bass line. Thanks for reviving this as well as other classics.

[@MrMindmist]

The greatest bass lines of all time :) he is the most underrated bass player in rock n roll history. Rest in peace and arise Sir Rutger :) x

[@merliphlan2]

Amazing ! Never paid attention so much on ABBA's Bass line, and it was an horrible mistake ! That's awesome ! Thanks a lot for this video !!

[@christopherweise438]

Kilou - Same here. There's alot more going on than i first realized.

[@MartinKrijgsmanMusic]

'One of us' is missing in this top 5. That one is so groovy and not one measure is played twice!

[@MrBlaffar]

Same for me but these lines are really great

[@jvomkrieg]

I think "gimme gimme gimme" in particular is one of the great bass hooks in pop music history, and it never ends up on creators lists when they do "great bass hook' videos. I mean, its one line that had 2 hit songs with it, as Madonna ripped it off wholesale as well.

[@johanlebacq1998]

Same here!

[@rbeigh4761]

Rutger Gunnarsson forever! If you listen to the ABBA catalogue, his genius becomes more evident. Oh, and your bass work is awesome!

[@unfair_potato]

Julia, you captured my feelings @4:21 - you seem so melancholy despite the "happy" sounding melody, there's this deeply emotional component that often is quite sad in these songs that are arguably the best pop songs ever.

[@Ithumpify]

Never realized how funky ABBA bass lines were. Back then I didn't pay much attention to them because they were so pop.

[@portman8909]

They are quite muted in the official tracks. Thanks to audacity we can easily crank up these frequencies.

[@214EVR]

Those chord changes in Dancing Queen are so underrated. Just awesome. And you’re a fantastic player! 🔥

[@RayEttler]

always happy to learn about underrated things on yt!

[@MaxCarponera]

So pleased more people notices Dancing Queen chord changes and progression. They are a truly matter of study.

[@akavictorjorge]

Totaly agree, what a progression !

[@RichGee]

WOW - I never really heard the complex changes in Abba's music! My wife is from Germany - she has ALL the ABBA albums from the 70's. She is going to love seeing your bass take on each one. Thank you!!👍

[@goldilocks913]

Same here! Although my musical ability is low, l find these videos and those of Rick Beato really helpful to give more appreciation to those who DO have talent!👍

[@betteramwthanbmw]

I know what she's experiencing - pure fun and joy - what every real musician feels when they do something like this! Just look at her face ... she's totally into it.

[@sw6188]

I grew up with AᗺBA in the 70s and 80s and their music was way ahead of its time. So far ahead that even today it's still as relevant and modern as it was back then. The songs are complex and intricate. I'm just amazed at your renditions of the bass lines, absolutely 100 %. Thank you and greetings from New Zealand.

[@BankWarschau]

the thing is, that I never was a big fan of ABBA, but seing and hearing these bass lines, ... how groovy is that! Danke Julia!!!

[@duatomat]

Rutger Gunnarsson is absolutely awsome! my all time favorite would be the bassline on the song "One of Us"

[@jimreed2138]

That song is so sad

[@drkskwlkr]

No matter what my mood is, Julia's face while playing always brings a smile on my face. Thank you, talented lady!

[@melodiemaker86]

Without any doubt one of the best bassplayers ever, sadly he died- way to soon- be an accident, falling from a stair. GREAT TRIBUTE thanX Julia.

[@liammusik]

Unglaublich, wie anspruchsvoll der Bass bei ABBA ist. 🎸👍 Ich dachte auch Mal: " ach ich spiele Mal schnell einen ABBA Song mit. Aber nein, da ist erstmal üben angesagt. 😀

[@runealnervik]

Amazing post, and amazing playing! 🙌🔥😀 For the gear nerds: Rutger Gunnarsson used a Hagström Super Swede Bass for some years (he was involved in the design). 364 of these instruments were made before Hagström went bankrupt around 1983. Nowadays you can buy a reissue of this bass guitar, made in China. I am fortunate to have one vintage and one new, but pity I don't play as well as Rutger did; may he RIP 🎸🎵🧡

[@MrTeijo]

Rutgers Super Swede is in the ABBA museum in Stockholm. That is one sweet looking bass indeed.

[@runealnervik]

@@MrTeijo Cool indeed. I better visit the ABBA museum, when the time is right!

[@MrTeijo]

Absolutely worth a visit that place, I was there just before covid.

[@maxmaxgustavsson]

Bor du långt ifrån Gbg?😅

[@runealnervik]

@@maxmaxgustavsson cirka 190 km

[@billybobkingston5604]

Great pop music, at the time I was a kid and loved everything, Status Quo Slade Reggae and ABBA, later in life I became a bassist and I am glad of the influence

[@harrypalmer7169]

ABBA's music is still loved around the world and righty so. They gave us Dancing Queen the best pop record ever produced.

[@mkhud50n]

ABBA has a lot of tasty bass parts in their songs. 🎸

[@anton6795]

Rutger was the GOAT! Not only for his work in ABBA he also contributed on Björn and Benny's musicals, he was a producer and arranger for huge names like Celine Dion, Westlife, Elton John. He also wrote scores for films. RIP big man!

[@dennislindqvist8443]

I was lucky enough to get to know him a little. As far from rock star manners and outfit as you can get.

[@MadinaPachuau-ck6ig]

You are truely amaging. With love from war-torn Manipur, North East India. 🎉❤❤❤

[@malinolsson5921]

The ‘easy, simplistic pop music’ that is so complex and well written by Björn o Benny, utilising the harmonies between soprano and alt soprano, and making music that works for a small band and philharmonic orchestra!

[@gregorygant4242]

OMG , my favorite bass covers from you , it's from ABBA ! I grew up on ABBA as a kid in the late 70's in Australia . I was maddly in love with Agnetha. She was my angel ! I live in Europe now. Now I'm 48 years old , still in love with her !! My favorite of your bass covers? Well, it's got to be Knowing Me , Knowing You . Brings back so many memories from my childhood years. Byyyyyyyyyyye !!

[@och70]

The 70s disco era gets mocked, but damn there are some great bass lines in those songs.

[@jeffburnham6611]

Gimme, Gimme. Gimme has such a strong and easily recognized bass line. ABBA had many songs with great bass lines, these 5 only scratch the surface.

[@MichaelSipple-nu9ek]

Your one of very few women that can really play a bass,the70's were big for me.earth,wind and fire,abba.please keep it up.mike

[@lipithapliyal]

This video has changed the way I listen to Abba songs❤️😍😍

[@velbe]

It was kind of a mindblowing thing for me to realize how big of a thing the bass lines were for Abba's sound. Rutger was wonderful.

[@tossemanden]

Voulez vous!!!! HOLY smokes what a bass Line!!!!!

[@mijaatin]

Finally, long awaited Abba bass lines! Very cool! 👍

[@VascoDaGamaOtRupcha]

Wow, I never realized , how important that bass is. It's like the soul of the song!

É sim cara, impressionante como sem ele fica sem graça de ouvir.

[@javierparrilla-guitarmusic3671]

Omg!! I really love your groove!!! You are an amazing Bass Player!!! 🎸God Bless you!!

[@hunkydory419]

Great playing as always, Julia. I grew up with ABBA and always loved their arrangements and melodies. Say what you want about disco, but, you can't deny the awesome bass lines and rhythmic phrasings.

[@herrbonk3635]

There is great "disco" and also really boring, just like with almost every other (perceived) music category.

[@bass-tones]

I often cite Abba bass lines as an inspiration, and people tend to look at me funny. But these lines speak for themselves… Fantastic covers by the way - you nail even the minute details and it sounds incredible. Hope I can play these this well one day.

[@GnuSCello]

Amazing timing!

[@MrJasonodonnell]

Nice to hear huh, playing with the ears and not the eyes.

[@ksenobite]

How dare you - I should be in skjuul!!

[@HeltonMoraes]

Agreed!

[@user-du1qy6if6k]

I hope this was a joke?

[@andremaccarini1656]

This prog rock nerd loves Abba. Wish this kind of musicianship was still popular in pop.

[@bjornflood6204]

From a Swede, brilliant Julia!

[@jawaela]

ABBA fan for 15 years❤ I love this! Gimme gimme bass line gives me goosebumps

[@graphicmaterial5947]

"One of us" and "Lay all your love on me" are two of my favorite bass lines! Try them, you will be smiling..

[@TheMaxC72]

Agree, I also love "Lay all your love on me" bass line!

[@oneofmany1087]

This ABBA Really liked you, made you glow and shine. Big plus was your choice of Bass Guitar to play the songs. Love you, Julia!!

[@Fruit-EmuNL]

First time in 45 years I listened only to the bass in ABBA songs, amazing! Thanks for showing!

[@lxathu]

I grew up on progressive rock and I live on progressive rock. With this musical background of mine, I think Rutger Gunnarsson was a monster of his instrument, being a pop musician but far more than just a pop musician at the same time. Well... just like everybody in the band. May he rest in peace!

[@user-gk2et3oe9x]

Thank you for the touching word of respect. And you are not alone amongst the army of heavy guys, who spoke highly of ABBA. It proves that good music is out of genres, borders and time!

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Rutger Gunnarsson is an absolute legend. Love your playing. I have so much trouble with the timing on my right hand for Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. You make it look effortless.

[@ronskreativstudio]

Saucooles Video. Ich hab schon immer gesagt dass die Basser in den 70ern noch nen richtigen Job zu erledigen hatten. Bei so vielen Songs aus dieser Zeit waren groovige Basslines die halbe Miete für gute Songs. Ganz stark gespielt. Chapeau!

[@markr.vandewall3009]

I play guitar my whole life but last week a friend gave me a bass, I love it thanks to your lessons that makes it so much more fun, thank you.

[@josephhughes9490]

OMG you are just the greatest. I love Julia. Austrian Bass Goddess. ❤

[@christianheidenreich3673]

The basslines are an immens important part of that unique ABBA sound. Also the drums. They don't peak out but make a fine melange.

[@DJKhrome]

Julia, you had me when you played my all time favorite ABBA song, “Knowing Me, Knowing You”! One of the most underrated ABBA hits of all time!!

[@danbujor5991]

Love the job you're doing. Never thought to separate the bass like this. Have a wonderful time listening.

[@PochoNieves]

I was just telling my wife while the kids listened to ABBA that their bass lines are awesome and I bumped into this video while looking how to restring a guitar with floating tremelo... destiny!

[@robhooworth6738]

Name of The Game has a phenomenal bass part

[@DKond75]

I have loved ABBA since childhood. I've always heard bass lines, but never so emphatically. Thanks a lot!

[@elisgrahn6768]

The best part of the video is seeing how much you enjoy playing!

[@user-dq6xx9kb8p]

Сразу лайк и подписка. с таким удовольствием играет, прям заряжает.

[@vivblake6308]

As a drummer I always appreciated the superb bass playing on ABBAs tracks, but thanks for showcasing them in such a great way. 👍🎸

[@christine3043]

This drummer agrees with you. :)

[@baredesigns1]

Julia THANK YOU SO MUCH. Learnt new things today.

[@NiechoBGC]

I was born in the 70's, grew up listening to LP's of ABBA as a kid. Always loved ABBA! Learning Bass and came across this. Seriously, Julia is one of my absolute favourite bassists, and she could play "Hot Cross Buns", and I'd still listen and try to learn from her. ABBA's bass line on "Voulez-Vous" is a beast! LOVE IT!

[@LiamHagan]

So glad to see people talking about these amazing basslines! They're so rich in their rhythm and complexity

[@maraguilar9843]

I just realised this video was uploaded the exact day and year my father passed away. He didn't listen to much music, but ABBA was one of his favourite bands ever. Julia I love watching your playing; I am learning bass and I hope one day I can play like you! Thank you for doing this video on ABBA, it brings great memories of my dad.

[@vladislavreznik1955]

ABBA - это теплый ветер Надежды в парусах твоей Души !Это - Молодость ! Это Великая наша Советская Эпоха !

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

thanks to you now every time I hear an ABBA song my ear will be focused on the bass lines 😀

[@sammyvh11]

ABBA is bass based music

[@LeifPalmin]

"Knowing Me, Knowing You" was the coolest one. Thank you! Bass Goddiess! Have a fantastic weekend!

[@pramodkrishnamurthy3707]

Omg this is so amazing lady I'm 57...sat in the first row to watch the Abba movie in India as a teenager This music is still so orgasmic❤

[@miltinhao]

Never thought ABBA bass would sound so hot after all theses decades!!!!

[@Unison_Detune]

Fantastic spotlight on ABBA’s amazing bass lines. They are set back in the mix and you did a great job of bringing them to the front. Great chops!

[@NowhereMan7]

ABBA arent a band that mix their bass parts in the back of their mixes. They were a Disco band primarily. Bass is probably the most important instrument. I guess if you arent listening on proper headphones or through proper speakers the bass is hard to hear as with all music.